Anatomy and Physiology II Practice Test

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Which ducts form the common bile duct?

Common hepatic duct and cystic duct
Hepatic duct and pancreatic duct
Cystic duct and pancreatic duct
Common bile duct and hepatic artery

The correct answer is: Common hepatic duct and cystic duct

The common bile duct is formed by the union of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct. The common hepatic duct carries bile from the liver, while the cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct. When these two ducts join, they create the common bile duct, which then transports bile to the duodenum to aid in digestion, particularly for fats. Understanding this connection is crucial for comprehending the pathway of bile flow within the digestive system. Other options do not accurately describe the anatomy involved; for instance, the pancreatic duct relates to the transport of digestive enzymes rather than bile, and the hepatic artery provides blood supply rather than contributing to the formation of the common bile duct.